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If anyone were to ask me what I want out of life I would say- the opportunity for doing something useful, for in no other way, I am convinced, can true happiness be attained.
Eleanor Roosevelt
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Age: 78 †
Born: 1884
Born: October 11
Died: 1962
Died: November 7
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When you have decided what you believe, what you feel must be done, have the courage to stand alone and be counted
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As for accomplishments, I just did what I had to do as things came along.
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